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Relive the brilliance of Brendon Julian — the towering 6'5" left-arm pacer — who produced his career-best performance in the historic 1995 Test series between Australia and the West Indies.  In the 1st Test at Bridgetown, Julian stunned the Caribbean giants with a lethal spell of 4 for 36 in just 12 overs, followed by 1 for 41 in the second innings. His match figures of 5 for 77 played a vital role in Australia securing a rare and unforgettable Test victory on West Indian soil.  Julian’s natural ability to swing the ball both ways, combined with bounce generated from his height, made him a dangerous prospect. Although he played only 7 Test matches, moments like these define the legacy of underrated cricketers who contributed in key battles.  We also take a brief look at his memorable knock at Trent Bridge in 1993, where he batted for more than two hours under immense pressure to save Australia from defeat.  This video is a tribute to a forgotten warrior of Australian cricket. Sit back and enjoy one of the most underrated spells in Test cricket history!  🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more legendary cricket moments from the archives.  I hope you like the video of Underrated Aussie Star—Brendon Julian’s Magical Spell in Bridgetown 1995.   #BrendonJulian #CricketClassics #AustraliaVsWestIndies #1995TestSeries #FastBowling #AussieCricket #TestCricket #BridgetownTest #UnderratedCricketers #CricketHistory #LeftArmPacer #HistoricSpell #BaggyGreen #WestIndiesCricket #CricketLegends

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00:00A Glimpse Into Brandon Julian's Fiery Spell In The Caribbean Cauldron

00:04For those who fondly recall the golden era of Australian cricket in the mid-90s, the

00:09name Brandon Julian may stir up vivid memories of a tall, left-hand paceman who could generate

00:15both bounce and swing with deceptive ease. Standing at an imposing 6 feet 5 inches,

00:20Brandon Julian was part of the formidable Australian squad that toured the West Indies

00:26in 94-95, a series etched in the cricketing history as the moment Australia toppled the

00:31mighty West Indies in their own backyard. In the first Test match at Bridgetown Barbados,

00:37played from March 31 to April 2, 1995, Brandon Julian rose to the occasion with a performance

00:44that combined rhythm, precision and unrelenting pressure. In the first innings, he delivered a

00:49telling spell, returning figure of 4 for 36 in 12 overs, dismantling the West Indies' top order

00:56with a blend of same movement and disciplined lines. He forwarded it up in the second innings

01:01with a tireless effort, claiming 1 for 41 from 12 overs, including two mid-ins. His match figure of

01:075 for 77 were instrumental in setting the tone for Australia dominance in that Test, and indeed the

01:14series. Let us now revisit that spell as showcase of classic left-term fast-balling from a baller

01:20who played his part in one of Australia's finest overseas triumphs.

01:44Really poor footwork really, never really got his foot too far forward. I've mentioned this before in the

01:49one-day matches, Williams does not move that front foot. He stays back, plays from the crease,

01:56and he just threw the bat at the ball, and full marks to Brendan Julian, and it's one for one.

02:04So that's a disappointment for Williams, an early bro for Australia, and it will mean that Brian

02:10Lara Hilt will have to come in a lot earlier than he would have wanted. Williams gone.

02:18Well, not a great shot. Look at that left foot of Williams. He really never got there before he

02:23played the shot. He's on the move. He really has some work to do on his square leg. You see,

02:34he's coming late, isn't he? Look at that left foot. He never really got there. It's actually coming after he

02:39played the shot. It's coming to the pitch of the ball instead of being there before he plays the shot.

02:45Yeah, nicely bowled. Lovely line, tempting lens to get the bat. Richardson has decided that he will come

02:52one above his advertised place in the order. In fact, he did state this yesterday when he was asked

02:59about the order, that he would be flexible, and he has now decided, even though he was advertised at

03:05number five, but in the circumstances, he'll come at four. Inexperienced openers.

03:11Richie Richardson, the captain, coming in, in the middle of this potential crisis now, with both opening

03:30backs from having gone, only five runs on the board, and even though Richardson had put himself down at number

03:36five in the order. He did state yesterday that that will be flexible, depending on the situation,

03:43and he's now decided that he'll take on the responsibility himself.

03:54He's got him, got his third wicket, well bowled, makes the breakthrough. Carl Hooper goes,

03:59caught in the slips, and Julian gets his third wicket, with the West Indies now losing their fourth wicket

04:03for 130. Well, I think he'll be very disappointed with that with Carl Hooper. It was the angle going

04:12across him. The ball didn't do very much at all. It just went across the angle. He watched this ball,

04:17it's on the line, just keeps on going. He's played inside if he touched, and it was neatly caught. I think

04:26there'll be a bit of disappointment there, because he didn't really get a ball that did anything, and when

04:30you're 60, not out, you expect to block those. Four for 130.

04:46He's gone, I think, at the third attempt.

04:51Lara looked around to Lloyd Barker, looking for some confirmation,

04:55or re-confirmation.

05:19Winston Benjamin playing.

05:20Well, Australia's certainly on top now, with the dismissal of Brian Lara.

05:28Cut shot there by Brian Lara, going straight to Steve Waugh. It bounces out,

05:32bounces out again. He grabs at it.

05:36There you see the ball near to his chest. It hits the ground, actually, and then he scoops it up.

05:41That's why Brian Lara was a bit doubtful. That ball definitely hit the ground.

05:45So I think Brian Lara was quite justified in looking behind him there.

05:58There is a possibility that Steve Waugh didn't quite realize that the ball did hit the ground,

06:02but it actually hit the ground, and then bounced back up towards his chest.

06:06We take another good look at this. There the ball is up by his chest.

06:12There it goes, hits the ground, then bounces up back by his chest.

06:16The left arm comes around. That ball definitely hit the ground.

06:21Steve Waugh perhaps did not quite realize it, but I think Brian...

06:25He's gone. Cooper has hit the catch to mid-off. The West Indies have lost their fourth picket for 57,

06:42and are really in further trouble.

06:45So he goes. Born in New Zealand but representing Australia with pride.

07:15Brandon Julian was a cricketer of immense potential. A tall and athletic left-arm fast bowler.

07:21Brandon Julian brought to the crease a natural flowing action and the ability to move the ball both

07:27ways. His height allowed him to extract bounce from even the most docile surfaces. And the natural angle

07:34he generated away from the right-handers made him a tricky proposition for any best man.

07:40At his peak, Brandon Julian was more than just a baller. He was also a powerful, clean-striking best man.

07:46Capable of turning the tide of the match with his aggressive stroke play, his technique was

07:52uncomplicated. And when in rhythm, his timing was pure, a treat for the purest eyes.

07:57Brandon Julian's moment of cricketing glory came during Australia's historic 1995 tour of the West Indies,

08:04a series that signaled the end of the West Indies dominance and the rise of a new Australian era.

08:10In the first test at Bridgetown, Julian delivered his finest falling performance in test cricket.

08:15He claimed 4-for-36 in the first innings. A career best and forwarded up with 1-for-41 in the second,

08:22finishing the match figure of 5-for-77. His consistency, control and ability to make crucial

08:28breakthroughs were pivotal in Australia's victory. A win that set the tone for one of the most celebrated

08:34overseas test series triumphs. Though his test career was briefed just seven matches, yielding 15

08:40wickets at an average of 39.93. Brandon Julian's contributions were meaningful. Beyond the Caribbean,

08:47many still recall his courageous vigil with the bat during the 1993 Trent Bridge Test, where he batted

08:53for over two hours under immense pressure to help salvage a draw for Australia. It was a display of

09:00grit and character that further underscored his value to the side. In an era rich with fast-balling

09:05talent, Brandon Julian may not have had a long run-up in the baggy green, but his moment of brilliance,

09:11particularly in Bridgetown, remains firmly etched in the memory of those who appreciate the final

09:17of the second chapter of Australian Cricket History.

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